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Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter comparison

Compare performance (131 HP vs 204 HP), boot space and price (21,700 £ vs 26,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes Citan Transporter or Mercedes Sprinter Transporter?

Mercedes Citan Transporter vs Mercedes Sprinter Transporter: Key differences

Mercedes Citan Transporter

  • noticeably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially more efficient
  • considerably lighter
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Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • markedly more power
  • clearly more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Citan Transporter

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes Citan Transporter is noticeably cheaper – starting at 21,700 £ , while the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter costs 26,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,207 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes Citan Transporter uses 5.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter with 7.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.8 L/100km.

In terms of energy consumption, the Mercedes Citan Transporter is substantially more efficient: consuming 18.7 kWh/100km compared to 27.1 kWh/100km for the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter. That’s a difference of about 8.4 kWh/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers clearly more range – reaching up to 444 km, about 154 km more than the Mercedes Citan Transporter.

Sprinter Transporter

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers markedly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 131 HP. That’s roughly 73 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes Citan Transporter is clearly faster – reaching 183 km/h, while the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter tops out at 90 km/h. The difference is around 93 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter delivers visibly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 270 Nm. That’s about 180 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Seats: Mercedes Citan Transporter offers more seats – 5 vs 3.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes Citan Transporter is considerably lighter – 1,381 kg compared to 2,052 kg. The difference is around 671 kg.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter offers significantly more capacity – up to 15,500 L, about 11,880 L more than the Mercedes Citan Transporter.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes Sprinter Transporter carries considerably more – 2,641 kg compared to 787 kg. That’s a difference of about 1,854 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes Sprinter Transporter is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £26,900
Sprinter Transporter

Mercedes Sprinter Transporter

  • Engine Type : Electric, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 114 - 204 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 194 - 444 km
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Mercedes Citan Transporter

The Mercedes Citan is a practical, city-friendly van that blends Mercedes' premium touches with sensible commercial utility — it's nimble in tight streets, easy to load, and feels more polished than its price suggests. For small-business owners who want something professional-looking without fuss, the Citan is a dependable workhorse that won’t embarrass you at client meetings and is surprisingly pleasant to drive.

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The Mercedes Sprinter is the dependable workhorse that makes light of heavy loads, blending smart practicality with a surprisingly carlike cabin that keeps drivers sane on long runs. With a range of configurations and a reputation for durability, it’s the van buyers turn to when they need something tough, clever and oddly enjoyable to drive.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
21,700 - 33,300 £
Price
26,900 - 72,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.9 - 12.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
18.7 - 21.1 kWh/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
27.1 - 31.5 kWh/100km
Electric Range
262 - 290 km
Electric Range
194 - 444 km
Battery Capacity
45 kWh
Battery Capacity
56 - 113 kWh
co2
0 - 156 g/km
co2
0 - 333 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
54 L
Fuel tank capacity
71 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Cargo Van
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
2 - 5
Seats
3
Doors
4 - 5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,381 - 1,939 kg
Curb weight
2,052 - 3,166 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,498 - 4,922 mm
Length
5,932 - 7,367 mm
Width
1,859 mm
Width
1,993 mm
Height
1,819 - 1,830 mm
Height
2,331 - 2,663 mm
Max trunk capacity
2,900 - 3,620 L
Max trunk capacity
9,000 - 15,500 L
Payload
449 - 787 kg
Payload
577 - 2,641 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Electric
Engine Type
Electric, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
95 - 131 HP
Power HP
114 - 204 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.7 - 13.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
132 - 183 km/h
Max Speed
90 km/h
Torque
240 - 270 Nm
Torque
300 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
70 - 96 kW
Power kW
84 - 150 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,461 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 cm3

General
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, D, A
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Is the Mercedes Citan Transporter offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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